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Romek Family History

Romek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Romeo, Rozek, Romer, Domek, Romeu, Rome, Romes, Rojek, Rolek, Tomek

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Where is the Romek family from?

You can see how Romek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Romek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Romek family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Romek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Romek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Romek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Romek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Romek. For the veterans among your Romek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Romek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Romek in 1964 was 80, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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